The Costs of Living

Barry Schwartz on “Our loss of wisdom”

July 30, 2015

During his TED Talk program, Barry Schwartz makes a passionate call for “practical wisdom” as an antidote to a society gone mad with bureaucracy. He argues powerfully that rules often fail us, incentives often backfire, and practical, everyday wisdom will…

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Barry Schwartz on the “paradox of choice”

February 2, 2011

In his 2004 book The Paradox of Choice, Barry Schwartz tackles one of the great mysteries of modern life: Why is it that societies of great abundance — where individuals are offered more freedom and choice (personal, professional, material) than ever…

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